EquatIO is a Google Chrome extension that makes math digitally accessible.
It allows students to create mathematical equations, formulas and show math thinking digitally. Students can interact with these math spaces using the large suite of virtual manipulatives included with this program. Having trouble accessing the EquatIO extension? Take a look at ‘Accessing SEA extensions from home‘ in Quick Links.
EquatIO Overview
| Settings A look at the EquatIO toolbar settings in detail | Equation Editor Overview Demonstration of how to create and edit math writing and insert into Docs | Equation Editor Tools A short overview of the tools above the editor | EquatIO Toolbar Quick Reference Guide |
| EquatIO and OrbitNote Have a math worksheet? Scan it to PDF and encourage students to add their math thinking digitally. | EquatIO and Google Forms Use EquatIO to create math writing for Forms. This allows for multiple representations of math. | EquatIO and Brightspace Insert math writing in editor boxes or when creating assignments. |
Student Supports – EquatIO
| Prediction EquatIO helps to insert math writing and supports students in using correct formulas and expressions. | Speech Input This tool supports students in creating math writing without typing. | Graph Editor Create digital graphs and insert into Docs and Slides. |
| Screenshot Reader This will read math aloud to students. | Mobile Input Used for inserting a picture of paper/handwritten math into a Doc or Slide. | Virtual Manipulatives Insert visual math into a Doc or Slide. This feature uses Mathspace, a resource of digital manipulatives created by EquatIO. |
Interactive Toolbar – EquatIO
MathSpace Overview
Mathspace for Educators
| Opening Mathspace | Mathspace Assignments (quick) Create, assign and grade |
| Mathspace Assignments (detailed overview) Create a mathspace prompt and share it with students as an assignment. Students can access their own copy of the space and/or respond using mathspace. This supports students in having accessible content and in expressing themselves in a variety of ways. | Mathspace Grading Assignments Mathspace Organization Mathspace and Google Classroom |
How to use Manipulatives
| Mathspace Manipulatives | Protractor | Infinite Cloner |
| Number Line | Locking Shapes in Place | Pattern Blocks |
| Counting Rods | Shapes and Smart Shapes | Base Ten Blocks |
| Inserting an Image | Fraction Bars and Circles |
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